India, May 27 -- In a first-of-its-kind deal, OpenAI has revealed plans to build a massive computing complex in the United Arab Emirates, following a deal between the Donald Trump administration and the Gulf country, as part of the company's OpenAI for Countries initiative.

The news of UAE's partnership with OpenAI has sparked intrigue and confusion online. Many outlets reported that, as part of the deal, all UAE residents would get free access to ChatGPT Plus, the premium version of the popular AI tool.

According to a statement by OpenAI, the new partnership includes a Stargate UAE cluster in Abu Dhabi which is expected to go live in 2026 and UAE's investment in US Stargate infrastructure. The new facility will be a joint venture with ...